Question 1325 · Truck theory test
How do endurance braking systems control vehicle speed?
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Correct answer
Without the need for using wheel-mounted brakes.
Official explanation
Endurance braking systems help to control vehicle speed without using wheel-mounted brakes which operate on the principle of friction. This will apply resistance via the transmission to the rotation of the vehicle’s driven wheels.
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